Part-time) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Authority - MAT Program
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Full Practice Authority is a valuable member to our Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT) who provides direct medical clinical care of clients, including History and Physicals at admission and on an annual basis to include ordering labs, appropriate follow-ups, generating referrals, counseling clients, developing treatment plans and prescribing medications within the licensed scope of practice.
Our Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT) provides continued treatment for managing substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorders and Alcohol Use Disorders. All of our outpatient substance abuse programs, including our MAT Program, help clients learn to live without using drugs or alcohol. We pair clinical treatment with the support necessary to instill hope and empower our clients to lead meaningful and productive lives.
Our MAT Program will utilize various medications in the treatment of the client’s substance use disorder, primarily Suboxone, Naltrexone (Vivitrol) and Sublocade, along with individual and group therapy, case management, and referrals to medical and psychiatric services.
Schedule: 20 hours a week
- Work hours will be determined based on the agreed needs of the clinic
Note: We have other FT APRN opportunities at our agency.
Graduation prior to start date from a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from a
a. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program accredited by either the CCNE or the ACEN, or
b. Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) program accredited by either the CCNE or the ACEN
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience providing medication-assisted recovery (MAR) part-time, or equivalent
Certification and Licensure
Initial and continuing certification as a
a. FNP by the ANCC, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB) or other national certifying body as required by state law, or
b. ANP by the ANCC, or other national certifying body as required by state law.
Current active and unrestricted license from the State of Illinois as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Full Practice Authority; or a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of Illinois license following within six months of initial application date for endorsement.
Current active and unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) from the State of Illinois.
Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) with current license in good standing.
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